James Freitas
North Augusta
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in rapidly evolving environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Preop
Doctors Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Serve as both charge nurse and staff nurse in an 18 bed preoperative suite as well as an additional 15 bed preoperative suite with patients experiencing extensive burns and wounds
- Collaborate directly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurse anesthetists in an effort to ensure the highest quality perioperative care is provided
- Assist with the development of policies and procedures within the unit as well as development of staff training plans
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Coordinate nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
Practical Nursing NCO
United States Army Reserves
12.2008 - Current
- Train to work in a combat environment as a medic and nurse; includes training to work mass casualty situations and with patients who have suffered mass trauma.
- Manage a Basic Life Support program and served as BLS Program Director/Instructor for over 2 years, ensuring the readiness of over 300 Soldier's each year.
- Ensure mission success by effectively overseeing daily operations, personnel assignments, and equipment maintenance.
- Train, supervise, and organize over 20 soldiers and personnel while collaborating with peers to develop innovative tactics and strategies for mission success.
- Mentor junior healthcare staff, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Doctors Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered appropriate medications and monitored patients before, during, and after procedures requiring moderate sedation
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Case Management
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Provided in-home care for clients with job-related illnesses who previously worked for the Department of Labor or Department of Energy
- Performed health assessments of individuals and families by evaluating their physical, mental, social and environmental health status; and provided nursing intervention based on assessment of needs
- Monitored and documented vital signs, presence of edema, heart and lung sounds, blood and urine laboratory values, intake and output, consciousness and orientation levels
- Handled emergency situations by notifying proper authorities such as police, physicians, case managers, hospice workers, and other personnel in medical facilities
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
Licensed Practical Nurse
Georgia Regents Medical Center
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Helped coordinate care and provide treatment to patients of all ages in a Family Medicine clinic
- Performed routine lab draws, ECGs, and delivered immunizations daily
- Initiated IVs and administered IV fluids in accordance with doctors' orders
- Assisted in patient preparation for minor invasive procedures and acupuncture
- Accurately recorded the medical history, vital statistics and test results of patients in their medical records
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Provided emergency medical treatment for critically ill and injured patients
- Deployed emergency cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation as necessary
- Managed care for psychiatric patients awaiting treatment from psychiatric facility
- Managed care for 3-4 critically ill patients at one time
- Managed the waiting room, interacting directly with patients' family members and visitors
- Also provided care for pediatric patients in a clinic setting; care included administering vaccines and medications, providing referrals, and follow up care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY10-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, South Carolina05.2015
LPN Diploma -
US Army Practical Nursing Course
12.2010
Diploma -
US Army Health Care Specialist Course
11.2009
Skills
- Effective time management
- Responsive to change
- Resilience under pressure
- Adept at balancing multiple responsibilities
- Professional bedside manner
- Complex problem-solving
- Needs-based patient care prioritization
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse, South Carolina, 250530, 04/01/26
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Texas, 232052, 01/01/26
- BLS, American Red Cross, 12/01/26
- PALS, American Red Cross, 10/01/25
- ACLS, American Red Cross, 10/01/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Preop
Doctors Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Doctors Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Case Management
07.2014 - 10.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Georgia Regents Medical Center
09.2012 - 05.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
01.2011 - 09.2012
Practical Nursing NCO
United States Army Reserves
12.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aiken Technical College
LPN Diploma -
US Army Practical Nursing Course
Diploma -
US Army Health Care Specialist Course
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